I DIDN'T know what happened or what Tristan did for me to feel this way. I was happy being stuck with Jasper and Sab before. I didn't have any problem aside from schoolworks. I was satisfied with my life, playing video games, or being forced to go shopping. Not in a million years did I expect that one person, more so a guy, could affect my life this big.

I had to admit, I was a bit scared of Tristan when I first encountered him. He stole my bike, got chased by the police and was labelled as Devil in the villa, he had a bad reputation. But after days and weeks of being paired up with him, I learned that he wasn't really that person they said he was. He had reasons for being him. He made those people around him feel special. He just wouldn't show it in a nice way most of the time, but I felt it... everytime I was with him.

Those small things he would do, I never got the chance to thank him properly because I didn't want to admit that he wasn't a devil. And when I heard Skye's story about Ahra - Tristan's ex-girlfriend, I got even more curious on how they loved each other so much. I could never replace her, but somehow, I wanted to be the one whom he could lean on, I wanted to ease the pain he was feeling even just a bit.

"Chas, are you nervous? You've been unusually quiet since earlier." Jasper commented beside me.

"Yeah. I'm just... nervous." I lied. I wasn't really that nervous. My mind was just really not there that time.

We were now sitting on tables just below the stage prepared for the Showcase. The best part of it was that the participants who got eliminated were present there as well so a little reunion took place. Anyway, Nicole and Skye were both done performing their dance a while ago. Patrick has just finished singing while playing the guitar on stage. His composed song was great as usual. It was especially dedicated to Nicole. I think that was sweet of him. Now it was Sab and Jiro's turn to perform.

I cheered for them, as they sang together with their hands entwined with each other. I was genuinely happy for the two. I could see Jasper smiling on the side as well. I knew Jiro would never hurt my bestfriend. But if he did though, he'd taste the fruits of Taekwondo lessons of Jasper.

As soon as their song ended, Jasper and I already proceeded to the opposite sides of the stage just like what we've practiced. I took a breath, taking the microphone from the staff. Then, the music started to play. Jasper already appeared from the side of the stage singing:

Another chance to see you once more, it's a miracle

Love is so amazing like a spell.

My heart whispers to you girl

You'd look at me with those warm eyes

And suddenly everything was alright.

He started dancing with the beat of the song. Meanwhile, I was already preparing myself to appear. I can do this. I can do this. It's just singing and dancing.

Even though I can't say it out loud

You should believe what my heart can't say

Please don't ever leave me

We pinky-promised remember that day.

I tried to keep up with Jasper's dance. Just like what he said, I just have to feel the music and so I tried to. I was just hoping I didn't look awkward. Jasper started singing, or rather rapping the lyrics of the song he made.

It was my turn again to sing, as Jasper danced beside me. I got startled a bit, when he suddenly took my hand and entwined it with his. That wasn't part of the choreography, so I was really taken aback. But I tried to be calm and continued to sing. He glanced at me then sang the last lines of the song.

No matter what anyone says you're my girl

You will always be my girl

I love you forever.

After that, he pulled me in and kissed my cheek. The lights on stage consequently turned off. I was panting hard, not because of the performance, but because he just actually kissed me. That was definitely not part of the practice. We stared at each other for a while, not until a staff ordered us to go down the stage already.

He didn't let go of my hand, even as we reached our table. I could hear some cheering and whistling from the other participants because of us. I tried to ignore the fact that my heart was beating so fast at that moment. Jasper, on the other hand was acting cool about it. I wanted to ask him why he did that. But I couldn't find the courage in me to do so.

Just then, I noticed the staffs setting up the grand piano on stage. So it was already his turn to perform. I didn't think he'd actually sing with the piano. I wondered if the song he'd play would be the same song I just heard him sing that night. Everyone's eyes were on him, as Tristan walked up the stage and sat infront of the piano. "Good evening everyone!" He started to speak. "I hope this song will reach you."

When I wake up, I don't like mornings without you

It feels like something's not here

I want to put you by my side and look at you

So only I can have you

I want to give myself to you baby.

This wasn't the same song I heard that night. It was different. The way he sang it was more soulful this time, more meaningful. And when he said he hope this song would reach her, I knew it was for Ahra again.

I'm going to tell you right now

I hope you will smile.

I'm confessing now, I want to make you my girl

I want to open my eyes to see you, smile and kiss you

Just stay by my side

This is my confession.

After he sang that line, he turned towards my direction. I was dumbfounded. No, no this isn't it! I was just seeing things. But no, he was still staring, as he continued to sing.

Honestly, I'm not a good guy

There might be times I'll make you cry

But I promise there will be more days when I'll make you smile.

From the moment you came to me

My world only had you in it, I want you, I want you

With your soft voice, tell me you love me

Then time will stop.

I'm confessing now, I want to make you mine

I want you to be in my arms when I wake up

Just stay here with me

This is my confession.

"Chastity Gomez, this is my confession to you." He was now standing up, and making his way towards our table.

I wasn't able to move, even though I wanted to run away at that moment. I didn't know what to do. I felt Jasper's hand on mine. "Chas..." He whispered.

I wasn't able to respond because Tristan was now infront of me. "Chastity, I've already told you this before, and now I want to hear your answer."

I could feel all eyes on me right now - the staff, the participants, Jasper. I glanced at the latter. He was still gripping my hand tight. I decided to stand up and face Tristan once and for all. I knew I had to come at this point and now was the time.

"I'll leave once I hear your answer, Chastity," Tristan spoke again.

I closed my eyes a bit, taking a breath. "I'm sorry, Tristan. I don't... feel the same way for you." But my heart was telling me otherwise.

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A/N: This is gonna end soon already. Hope you'll keep reading til the end. What do you think will happen to ChasTan? Please do vote and comment if you like this chap. I'd really appreciate it. Thank you for reading! <3

~stayGOLD